Lending Product Owner Director

Job description

SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves. Who we are United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future. Role Summary Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for a for a Lending Product Owner to join our team. Act as Lending Senior Product Owner, accountable for the development, management, and optimisation of Lending (multiple products) ,Trade Finance and Leasing Finance portfolio. A dynamic and delivery-focused Director to lead key transformation initiatives in Lending technology within our EMEA region. This role will play a central part in modernising the bank’s Lending systems and processes, with a focus on implementing scalable, data-driven, and regulatory-compliant solutions. Lead, mentor and manage a cross-functional team of product specialists,technical experts, business analysts and TDM\Scrum masters Collaborate with business stakeholders in the SFS and CIB pillars to ensure applications align with the organisation’s strategic goals and priorities. Ensure that Lending applications support regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and business growth. Define the roadmap and ensure strategic development across the portfolio that tracks and supports the I.T strategy Translate the departmental vision / direction into a clear direction for their team The anticipated salary range for this role is £102,000 - £154,000 with the final offer determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, role scope, location, and relevant market factors. In addition to base salary, the role may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award and a competitive benefits package, including core benefits such as pension provision. Business Area SMBC Loans, Tarfe Finance and Leasing & Finance Departments Position Description Engaging with IT and non-IT colleagues at senior levels in EMEA and North America is key to being successful in this role Developing and managing working relationships with senior Front Office stakeholders and external vendors is key to being successful in this role Lead the team and develop and maintain a high performing team of product owners and analyst’s Ensuring that development is carried out correctly by our suppliers and vendors Leadership and Management: Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals, including product owners, analysts, and project managers Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a strategic plan for the lending business applications portfolio. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with application development and deployment. Compliance: Ensure applications comply with relevant regulations and industry standards Builds diverse networks of relationships internally, and an external network which enhances their knowledge and enables them to bring best practice into the organisation Competencies Customer Focus Driving Change Driving Results Embraces Diversity Enterprise Leadership Judgement and Decision Making Risk Management Strategic and Visionary Trust and Integrity What we offer For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks. As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you: Hybrid and flexible working Competitive paid leave days Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities Ambitious remuneration package So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!! We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested. We are committed to transparent and equitable pay practices. Compensation is determined using objective criteria, including skills, experience, and role responsibilities, and applied consistently throughout our recruitment processes. We do not request candidates' pay history and are committed to preventing unjustified pay disparities.